By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house leaks.
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John of Damascus
AD 749
But as long as we are among the living, while the foundation of our true faith continues unshattered, even if somewhat of the outer roofwork or inner building be disabled, it is allowed to renew by repentance the part rotted by sins.
